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What are the rules for half-court basketball?

Half-court basketball is a condensed version of the traditional game, often played with fewer players and on a smaller court. The rules include scoring with 1 point for every shot inside the arc and 2 points for shots beyond it. There's no shot clock, but to keep the game moving, a player has only 5 seconds to shoot after gaining possession. Typically, the game is played until a team reaches 21 points. Lastly, after each scored basket, the opposing team takes possession and must take the ball beyond the arc before attempting to score.